Asturiano (en. Asturian)

/as.tu.'ɾja.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person originally from Asturias.
My friend is asturian and has told me a lot about his land.
Mi amigo es asturiano y me ha hablado mucho sobre su tierra.
A language or dialect spoken in Asturias.
Asturian is a co-official language in some parts of Asturias.
El asturiano es una lengua cooficial en algunas partes de Asturias.
adjective
That belongs to or is related to Asturias.
Asturian culture is very rich in traditions.
La cultura asturiana es muy rica en tradiciones.

Etymology

From the name 'Asturias', which comes from the Latin 'Astur', used to refer to the Asturians, a pre-Roman people.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to eat asturian fabada
To eat a typical dish from Asturias made with beans.
comer fabada asturiana
asturian cider
The typical drink from Asturias, known for its bubbly character.
la sidra asturiana
to sing the asturian tune
To sing traditional music from Asturias.
cantar la tonada asturiana

Related Words

Asturias
A region in the north of Spain.
Asturias
Asturleonese
Dialects that were spoken in Asturias and León.
Asturleonés

Slang Meanings

Expression used to refer to a person proud of their asturian roots.
That asturian is very cool with his accent.
Ese asturiano es muy chulo con su acento.
Said of something very native to Asturias.
That cider is very asturian, of the best quality.
Esa sidra es muy asturiana, de la mejor calidad.